Valley News

Robertson Wine Valley wines excel at the 2017 Vitis Vinifera Awards
By Alet du Toit
The Robertson Wine Valley have been showing off their Midas touch at this year’s Vitis Vinifera Awards, obtaining an impressive nineteen Gold Awards for their outstanding wines.
The annual Vitis Vinifera Awards, now running in its fifth year, ran over two days and comprised of a...

Graham Beck’s Cuvée Clive selected by Tim Atkin as his Sparkling Wine of the Year
By Graham Beck Wines
We are delighted to announce that the Cuvée Clive 2011 was selected as Overall Sparkling Wine of the Year (97 points) by Tim Atkin, award-winning British journalist and Master of Wine, in his South Africa 2017 Special Report.
This well respected comprehensive...

And the Pon van Zyl award goes to....
By Beatrix Galloway
The Pon van Zyl trophy has a rich history and also handed over at this prestige awards ceremony. In 1941, Giepie Rossouw and Alwyn Bruwer convinced a number of other Robertson Valley growers to form a winery in which all families would own a share. Pon van Zyl served as Robertson Winery’s first winemaker and took...

ROBERTSON WINE VALLEY RISES AT ROSÉ ROCKS
Three of Robertson Wine Valley producers had double the fun at this year’s Rosé Rocks competition, each scooping Double Golds for their respective entries.
By Alet du Toit
This annual, highly anticipated competition has become an icon in the South African wine industry and is South Africa’s first dedicated Rosé wine...

Robertson Wine Valley strikes it rich with the Gold Awards
Seven Wine Valley cellars amass a glittering array of awards
By Myrna Robins
In this professionally organised competition excellent wines selling at less than R110 a 750ml bottle are identified, judged and those delivering fine quality within the price limit are rewarded. Along with the prestige gained by...

Bonnievale Wines Welcomes Two New Winemakers
By Bonnievale Wines
Bonnievale Wines have appointment two new, talented winemakers onto their team - Jean Slabber and Izak de Vries.
Slabber obtained his BSC Agri - Degree at the university of Stellenbosch in 2012 and joined Arabella wines as an assistant winemaker. Slabber was previously employed at Montagu Winery until...

Rietvallei Releases Two New Signature Estate wines
By Rietvallei Estate
Rietvallei is thrilled to announce that two of its signature estate wines are now available in their respective new vintages.
The Rietvallei Sauvignon Blanc 2017 is excitingly fruity, the nose reveals passion fruit and grapefruit, freshly cut grass and a touch of capsicum. This wine pairs...

Langeberg Legend Updated with Inspiring Wines
By Myrna Robins
Just when I thought I was getting to know most corners of the fair Breede River valley, I discover another vista as a mountainous green landscape unfolds before me, timeless, beautiful and secluded.
This makes the setting for a tasting of world-class wines on an historic Robertson farm. Created by a...

SOMMELIERS’ SELECTION RESULTS IN SWEET SUCCESS
RWV winners target wine lovers in new and innovative ways
By Myrna Robins on behalf of Robertson Wine Valley
The results of the third Sommeliers’ Selection competition have been announced and we raise our glasses to the Robertson Wine Valley cellars which notched up wins in this unique contest.
In this competition, judged...

TERROIR TRIUMPHS: RECOGNITION FOR ROBERTSON WINE VALLEY CELLARS
Celebrating a national winner and eight district Top Wines
By Myrna Robins on behalf of Robertson Wine Valley
The Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards, now in their 12th year, have grown to become a competition that is keenly contested. More than 320 wines were entered this year to be judged on how well they...

Ashton Winery Launches First Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
Ashton Winery launched their first ever sparkling Sauvignon Blanc in June this year. The Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is made from carefully selected grapes harvested in the early morning to preserve as much flavour and colour as possible. This elegant sparkling wine bursts with tropical fruit flavours and a...

2017 vintage of Life from Stone finally available
By Springfield Wines Estate
After being sold out for a a brief yet terrifying (if you ask us) month, we are finally ready to share this phenomenal vintage of our iconic Sauvignon Blanc with you. This vintage of Life from Stone is bursting with passion fruit and is a true teaser of the summer to come.
Many of you...

A toast to a new chapter for Robertson Wine Valley
By Alet du Toit.
Peter de Wet, Excelsior Estate, was elected as Chairman of the Robertson Wine Valley Board along with Johann de Wet, De Wetshof Estate, to serve as Vice-Chairman. These two industry giants in the Robertson Wine Valley are raring to help guide the valley to a fruitful future.
Peter is the owner of...

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A toast to a new chapter for Robertson Wine Valley

By Alet du Toit.

Peter de Wet, Excelsior Estate, was elected as Chairman of the Robertson Wine Valley Board along with Johann de Wet, De Wetshof Estate, to serve as Vice-Chairman. These two industry giants in the Robertson Wine Valley are raring to help guide the valley to a fruitful future.

Peter is the owner of Excelsior Wine Estate, a family run estate that has been in operation in the Robertson Wine Valley since 1859. Peter is thrilled to have been placed in this instrumental role to form a part of the strategy in overcoming trials currently facing the Robertson Wine Valley and the Wine and Tourism Industry as a whole. In addition to chairman, Peter will also be heading up the Tourism portfolio on the board. “I am very excited to be elected to this position. The industry faces challenges, but with a plan and a can-do attitude we can guide our Wine Valley towards a better future,” shared Peter.

Johann is the proprietor at De Wetshof Estate, also a family run estate that has been well established in the valley since the 1970’s. Similar to Peter, Johann recognises the importance of wine tourism as one of its most valuable components in creating a global awareness of Brand South Africa. In addition to his role as vice chairman on the board, Johann will preside over the Marketing & Strategy portfolio which will have a key focus on improving the image of Robertson Wine Valley as a wine producing region in order to unlock the value of our offerings to benefit wine farmers, grape growers and the community. “The Robertson Wine Valley will be required to identify and grasp new opportunities to assist the South African wine industry in further entrenching its position as a premier international tourism player. This can only be done by furthering our commitment to elevating the image and reputation of the quality of Robertson Wine Valley’s wines,” said Johann.

The valley looks forward to see the valuable input of these two formidable men unfold to help build a better Robertson Wine Valley.